Which of the following statements is most likely to be true regarding cognitive dissonance?
A) High dissonance is accompanied by high rewards.
B) People are more motivated to reduce dissonance when attitudes are important.
C) People are less likely to reduce dissonance when the behavior is crucial.
D) People are less inspired to reduce dissonance when it is within their control.
E) The desire to reduce dissonance is not affected by moods and emotions.

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According to Leon Festinger's theory of cognitive dissonance, people are motivated to reduce dissonance when there is a perceived mismatch between their attitudes and behaviors. This motivation is stronger when the attitudes or beliefs in question are important to the individual. Therefore, option B is the most likely to be true. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the theory of cognitive dissonance. Option E is also incorrect as moods and emotions can impact the level of discomfort caused by cognitive dissonance and the motivation to reduce it.

Which of the Following Statements Is Most Likely to Be